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John Deere 530

John Deere 530 — Two-Cylinder 30 Series · 33 hp. Reference specifications; pending source verification.

The John Deere 530 is a tractor model with a power rating of approximately 33 horsepower, positioning it within the lighter category of its class. Manufactured from 1958 to 1960, this model features a 2-cylinder petrol liquid-cooled engine and is equipped with two-wheel drive and a 6-speed gearbox. It has a listed operating weight of 2249 kilograms, and is suitable for operations on up to 200 acres.

Provisional listing — the headline figure is shown; full specifications are auto-generated and pending verification against published sources.

Rated power
33 hp
Max power
24.8 kW
Weight
2249 kg

Catalogue coverage

Variants represented
2
Richest spec table
81 rows
Recorded power
33 hp
Recorded weight
2249 kg
Transmissions
6-speed unsynchronized gear
Production years
1958-1960
Verified variants
0

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Overview

ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Row-Crop tractorReference
Built in Waterloo, Iowa, USAReference
Total built9,800Reference
Original price was $2,400 in 1960Reference
Two-wheel driveReference
Manual steeringReference
Differential mechanical expanding shoe brakesReference
Open operator stationReference

Engine

John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl gasolineReference
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl all-fuelReference
John Deere 3.1L 2-cyl LP gasReference
Fuel tank58.7 LReference
Fuel tank68.1 LReference
Fuel tank124.9 LReference
Aux. fuel7.6 LReference
Drawbar (tested)24.8 kWReference
Belt (tested)28.0 kWReference
John DeereReference
gasolineReference
2-cylinder 4-valveReference
liquid-cooledReference
Displacement3.1 LReference
Bore/Stroke119 x 140 mmReference
Air cleaneroil bathReference
Rated RPM1325Reference
Firing order1-2Reference
Starter volts12Reference
Coolant capacity24.6 LReference
all-fuelReference
LP gasReference
Belt power (max)27.8 kWReference
Max power24.8 kWReference
Belt power (max)18.9 kWReference
Max power17.9 kWReference
Belt power (max)28.0 kWReference
Max power24.8 kWReference

Transmission

6-speed unsynchronized gearReference
ManufacturerJohn DeereReference
Typeunsynchronized gearReference
Gears6 forward and 1 reverseReference
Clutchdry discReference

PTO & Hydraulics

Rear TypeIIReference
Rear PTOindependentReference
Rear PTO Type540Reference

Dimensions

Wheelbase228 cmReference
Weight2249 kgReference
Front tire5.50-16Reference
Rear tire12.4-36Reference
Ag front5.50-16Reference
Ag rear12.4-36Reference
Length337 cmReference
Width220 cmReference
Height211 cmReference

John Deere 530 attachments

front-end loaderReference

530 Serial Number Location

Right side of tractor frame near pulleyReference

530 Serial Numbers

19585300000Reference
19595301671Reference
19605307749Reference
Last5309814Reference
FAQ: How to read a serial number table.Reference

Electrical

GroundpositiveReference
Batteries2Reference
Battery volts6Reference

Test results

NTTL 590: LP gas 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 592: tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDReference
NTTL 597: gasoline 6-speed 2WDReference
LP gas 6-speed 2WDSeptember 5 - 11, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 590 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)14.8 l/hourReference
Drawbar performanceReference
Gear 4 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2113 kgReference
Gear 1 used for pull test.Reference
Tractor fuel 6-speed 2WDSeptember 13 - 17, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 592 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)9.5 l/hourReference
Gear 3 used for power test.Reference
Max pull2113 kgReference
Gasoline 6-speed 2WDOctober 61956, - October 10, 1956Link: Nebraska Tractor Test 597 fileReference
Belt fuel use (max)12.5 l/hourReference
Max pull2142 kgReference
Gear 2 used for pull test.Reference

Values normalized to UK metric units. Every figure is traced to at least one source; verified specs are cross-checked against two or more.

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